FDA Seizes Spices Worth Rs 19.70 Crore, Suspends 84 Licences in Statewide Drive

Mumbai, Oct 29 (UNI) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has seized 11,963.87 quintals of spices and spice products valued at Rs 19.70 crore and suspended 84 food business licences in a statewide action from April 1 to October 29. According to a press note issued by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Thursday, 1,057 establishments were inspected, 1,616 samples drawn and 557 improvement notices issued during the period. Giving highlights, FDA said 557 improvement notices issued and 84 food business licences suspended. Highest number of suspensions was in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division - 27, followed by Pune -14, Amravati -14, Brihanmumbai…